College Health Care Sciences Occupational Physician Assistant Therapy—Tampa
CollegeCollegeofof HealthHealth CareCare SciencesSciencesOccupationalPhysician AssistantTherapy—TampaFort LauderdaleNova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Entering Class 2016
NSU MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Nova Southeastern University, a private, not-for-profit institution, is to offer a diversearray of innovative academic programs that complement on-campus educational opportunities andresources with accessible, distance-learning programs to foster academic excellence, intellectualinquiry, leadership, research, and commitment to community through engagement of students andfaculty members in a dynamic, lifelong learning environment.NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY —growth, fiscal strength, and commitment to thesynonymous with dynamic innovation andchallenges of the 21st century.intellectual challenge—is the second largest,private, nonprofit university in the Southeast and1 of only 37 universities (out of more than 4,000)that have earned designations for both HighResearch Activity and Community EngagementIn this environment of expansion and stability, theuniversity is capitalizing on its strengths in such areasas academic innovation, comprehensive clinicaltraining, and flexible educational delivery systems.from the Carnegie Foundation for the AdvancementFounded in 1964 as Nova University, the institutionof Teaching. Situated on a beautiful, 314-acremerged with Southeastern University of the Healthcampus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the universitySciences in 1994, creating Nova Southeasternis experiencing a sustained period of academicUniversity. To date, the institution has more than
NSU MAIN CAMPUS166,000 alumni and current enrollment of more thanmain campus and at field-based locations throughout24,000 students. Fully accredited by the CommissionFlorida; across the nation; and at selected internationalon Colleges of the Southern Association of Collegessites in Europe, Mexico, the Pacific Rim, Central andand Schools, the university awards associate’s,South America, and the Caribbean.bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, anddoctoral degrees in a wide range of fields includingthe health professions, law, business, marine sciences,psychology, social sciences, computer and informationsciences, and education.The university’s degree programs are administeredthrough academic units that offer courses at theWith a budget of more than 220 million per year,the university will continue to maintain a solid recordof academic and fiscal strength and excellence inteaching and community service, while expandingits mission in research and scholarship.
TABLE OF CONTENTSLetter from the HPD Chancellor . . . . . . . . . 2Health Professions Division . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Letter from the Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Entry-Level Doctor ofOccupational Therapy Program . . . . . . . . . 6Letter from theHPD ChancellorCurriculum Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Admissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Application Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Foreign Coursework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Student Housing and Expensesand Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15OVER THE PAST two decades, NSU’s Health Professions Divisionhas evolved into a dynamic and innovative, interprofessional,academic health center that comprises seven colleges (theColleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry,Medical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Health Care Sciences,and Nursing) and more than 50 degree and certificate programs.Our colleges and programs are nationally and internationallyrecognized due to our esteemed faculty and staff members,who are dedicated to working closely with students, nurturingthem along as they progress through the academic experience.When students truly know their professors are there forthem on a daily basis, it makes a big difference in theireducational experience.Our educational paradigm is both academically and technologicallyrobust. Because of this, we’re able to provide our students with theknowledge and skills they will need to become compassionateand dedicated health care professionals. Our current students arefully aware and appreciative of this fact. And as a new student,you will be as well.Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D.Health Professions Division Chancellor
Health Professions DivisionAS A STUDENT in the Health Professions Division of Nova Southeastern University,you can anticipate a remarkable experience. You will train, study, interact, and sharefaculty and resources (either campus-based or online) with students from diversebackgrounds and disciplines. This interprofessional approach distinguishes the HealthProfessions Division as unique and will better prepare you to master your disciplinewith a sensitivity and understanding of the entire health care system.The Health Professions Division occupies a 70-million complex, covering 21 acresof the university campus. The division includes eight buildings totaling more than900,000 square feet of space for classrooms, laboratories, offices, the HealthProfessions Division Library, an outpatient health center, and a pharmaceutical carecenter. The adjacent 1,800-vehicle parking garage overlooks the Miami DolphinsTraining Camp.The Health Professions Division, with a student body of more than 5,800, is hometo seven colleges.College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics (M.S.B.I.) Master of Science in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (M.S.) Master of Science in Medical Education (M.S.) Master of Science in Nutrition (M.S.) Graduate Certificate in Health Education Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics Graduate Certificate in Public Health Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics Certificate in Social MedicineCollege of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.)– Concentration in Drug Development (Pharmaceutics)– Concentration in Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics– Concentration in Social and Administrative PharmacyCollege of Optometry Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research (M.S.)College of Health Care Sciences Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (B.S.) Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.) Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc.) Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography (B.S.) Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (B.S.) Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language andCommunication Disorders (B.S.) Master of Science in Anesthesia (M.S.) Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant (M.M.S.) Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.) Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science (Ph.D.) Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy (Ph.D.) Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Hybrid Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy (Ph.D.) Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.)College of Medical Sciences Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.)College of Dental Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) Master of Science in Dental Medicine (M.S.) Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics Postgraduate Certificate in Operative Dentistry Postgraduate Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Certificate in Periodontics Postgraduate Certificate in ProsthodonticsCollege of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)– Entry Nursing– R.N. to B.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)—Major of Advanced PracticeRegistered Nurse– Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner– Concentration in Gero-Adult Acute Care Master of Science in Nursing (R.N. to M.S.N. or M.S.N.)– Concentration in Health Systems Leadership– Concentration in Nursing Education– Concentration in Nursing Informatics Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.)Dual Degrees Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.) and Master ofHealth Science (M.H.Sc.) Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography (B.S.) and Master of HealthScience (M.H.Sc.) Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O)/Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)This brochure is for information purposes only and does not represent a contract.Information contained herein is subject to change at any time by administrativedecision on the direction of the board of trustees. Updated information can befound on our website (www.nova.edu/chcs/ot/otd/index.html).Health Professions Division 3
Letter from the DeanNOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY’S College of Health Care Sciences provides thehighest quality of education to students in a variety of health care disciplines, includingoccupational, physical, and respiratory therapy; physician assistant; audiology; medicaland cardiovascular sonography; anesthesiologist assistant; speech-language pathology;athletic training; exercise and sport science; and health sciences. We offer entry-levelprograms to advanced health care studies that allow professionals to continue with theirlifelong learning. The cutting-edge curricula offered in our programs will help ourstudents gain future success in their fields.The college is committed to providing health care educational opportunities in formatsthat meet the needs of prospective students in the community. These formats include boththe standard, face-to-face classroom approach and innovative distance electronics. Bycombining the most contemporary teaching modalities with state-of-the-art technology,our students are assured of obtaining the most comprehensive education possible.The College of Health Care Sciences believes in excellence and innovation in teaching,research, service, and learning. This is made possible by having an academically skilledand professionally qualified faculty and staff. We have diverse faculty members. Theycome from different backgrounds, have different degrees, and possess a wide range ofeducational experiences. Our faculty members are eager to share their knowledge of andexpertise in the health care arena with their students. We also have an open door policythat encourages students to seek answers to their questions, allowing them to develop asolid understanding of the materials that they study.All of these opportunities make the College of Health Care Sciences truly unique. Thehealth care market is undergoing a rapid change. The pace of this change has provideda formidable challenge for institutions that provide the educational programs for futurehealth care professionals. We are proud of the fact that we are training our students tobecome skilled and compassionate health care providers who are certain to makevaluable contributions to the communities they serve. If you wish to become a graduatewho is adequately prepared to assume a leadership role in health care, I encourage youto apply to our programs.Stanley Wilson, Ed.D., PT, CEASDean, College of Health Care Sciences4 Nova Southeastern University
Occupational TherapyOccupational therapy (OT) offers an opportunityto combine science with creativity to improve andenhance the lives and functions of individuals, whilepreventing disruptions in their daily occupations(driving, working, dressing, meal preparation, orwhatever they may consider meaningful to life).Occupational therapists help redesign people’s livesand environments so they can function to theirmaximum in the activities important to them.Occupational therapists work with a wide varietyof individuals from infants and older adults withpsychiatric, developmental, cognitive, and/or physicalimpairments, to healthy individuals who have hadinterruptions in their day-to-day functioning (such asinjured workers, premature babies, and individualswho are homeless, among others). Opportunities inthis field are limitless.More than 100,000 occupational therapists andoccupational therapy assistants work in public andprivate schools, private practices, community-basedprograms, nursing homes, hospitals, home healthagencies, outpatient clinics, disability insurancecompanies, pediatric programs, prisons, workrehabilitation programs, sheltered workshops, homelessprograms, drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs,and day treatment and other psychiatric programs.Employment of occupational therapists is expectedto increase much faster than the average through2018. Occupational therapy ranks in the top 15fastest growing jobs and among the top 25 bestpaying jobs for college graduates ages 20–29.The faculty members of the Nova SoutheasternUniversity Occupational Therapy Department areinternationally known for their leadership roles inthe profession. They are equally well known for theirscholarly pursuits and many publications. Here at NSU,we are also home to the virtual community calledScholars for the Advancement of Occupational Science(SAOS) and its scholarly publication, the Journal forthe Advancement of Occupational Science (JAOS).VISION STATEMENTThe Nova Southeastern University OccupationalTherapy O.T.D. blended (hybrid) distance andface-to-face program is exemplary in promotingleadership; lifelong learning; service; evidencebased, reflective practice; and scholarship forprofessional excellence in occupational therapy.MISSION STATEMENTEntry-Level Doctor of OccupationalTherapy ProgramThrough its innovative curricular design and deliverymodel, the entry-level Doctor of OccupationalTherapy (O.T.D.) program prepares qualified studentsto become successful occupational therapy practitioners, managers, and leaders who are generalistswith beginning specialization in a selected practicearea. The program prepares students with knowledgeand skills for competent entry-level, occupationbased practice; professional leadership; and the driveto remain contemporary in a variety of contexts foran ever-changing world—armed with a doctorallevel of expertise and clinical reasoning applied toclinical specialization, leadership, research, theoryexplorations, program and policy development,administration, advocacy, and/or education. As partof our vision, our departmental mission will seekto lead the profession and community through itscontributions in educational leadership, communityand professional service, lifelong learning, andscholarly endeavors.Health Professions Division 5
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy ProgramCOURSE OF STUDY (STARTING EACH SUMMER)Nova Southeastern University, with its entry-levelNSU’s Tampa O.T.D. program is dedicated to preparingprogram leading to a Doctor of Occupational Therapyoccupational therapists to serve as part of an inter-(O.T.D.) degree, joins only six other accredited universitydisciplinary team of health professionals in a variety ofprograms that offer entry-level doctoral degrees in occupa-practice settings, including hospitals, schools, outpatient,tional therapy. Classes for NSU’s 3 / -year, blended (hybrid)private practice, and home health, as well as in programsdistance/face-to-face O.T.D. program are held at the NSUthey develop where occupational therapists are not yetTampa Campus. The program, designed to attract creativeemployed. Course activities promote clinical decision-and compassionate individuals who like to help othersmaking and problem-solving skills at all levels of interactionachieve their potential, meets the need for occupationalwith patients and clients, from initial examination23therapy education beyond a master’s degree by studentswho want flexibility while performing their domestic roles.to outcomes assessment. Students’ clinical competencywill be evaluated both in the basic sciences and clinicalA distance/face-to-face blended program means thatskills prior to fieldwork experiences and a 16-weekstudents will receive part of their education at the Tampadoctoral residency.Campus during four-day institutes taught by reputablefaculty members at least once a month per semester.Students take the remainder of each course in an onlineformat, using state-of-the-art technology for information,communication, and collaboration. Success in the pro- Level I fieldwork experiences or community field tripsallow students to apply occupational therapy conceptsand theories at selected clinic or other settings. Level II fieldwork experiences comprise two 12-week,gram requires the ability to navigate the university’sfull-time clinical internships at approved settings thatlearning management system (currently Blackboard);provide students with supervised occupational therapymanage electronic communications; utilize research andservice while they complete predoctoral preparation.information databases in and out of the World Wide Web;and apply software, among other technology, when participating in the didactic, clinical, and capstone componentsof the NSU Tampa O.T.D. curriculum. Utilization oftechnology and networked resources mirrors provision ofcare by doctorally prepared occupational therapists. The The doctoral residency includes 16 weeks of in-depthexperience in one or more of the following: clinicalpractice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy,education, or theory development.program’s goal is to provide graduates with opportunitiesGraduates of the entry-level O.T.D. program will be eligibleto optimally prepare for real-world practice. During theto sit for the certification examination administered by theprogram, students accumulate close to 2,000 hours ofNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapyclinical education. The location of these clinical sites are(NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, thesubject to availability. Clinical education and face-to-faceindividual will be eligible to be a Registered Occupationalinstitutes are the only times when students may have toTherapist (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure toleave their residences and/or take time away from theirpractice; however, state licenses are usually based on thedaily occupations. The clinical education will include aresults of the NBCOT certification examination. A felonydoctoral residency in one or more of the following areas:conviction may affect the graduate’s ability to sit for theresearch, administration, leadership, program and policyNBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure.development, advocacy, education, and theory development.6 Nova Southeastern University
You can also learn about recent developments inthe occupational therapy department by visiting ourFacebook page at www.facebook.com/NSU.OTD.WHY NSU TAMPA? one of only seven entry-level doctoralprograms in the world fast track to job market state-of-the-art facilities cutting-edge technology ability to maintain most of your current homecommitments during didactic portions of theprogram (Due to program demands, outsideemployment is discouraged.) renowned and seasoned clinicians/educators/researchers as faculty low faculty member/student ratio multiple service learning experience opportunitiesVISIT WITH FACULTY MEMBERSAND STUDENTSCome join us at our next open house at NSU’s TampaCampus. Meet our renowned occupational therapyfaculty and staff, enjoy refreshments, and talk with ourHealth Professions Division coordinator for admissionsand student services. Tour our facilities and visit ourstate-of-the-art labs where you could learn aboutoccupational therapy interventions and see our cuttingedge technology for creating and delivering ourdistance courses. You can find more information,including our open house schedule, on our website(www.nova.edu/chcs/ot/otd/).STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE NSUTAMPA O.T.D. PROGRAM centrally located for travel, lodging, entertainment, and cultureNSU has state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratoriesfor the four-day, on-site institutes, as well as the latesttechnology for therapeutic intervention and the design/delivery of our distance courses. Students interact bothface-to-face and electronically with other creative andcompassionate individuals as they learn to help patientsreach their maximum potential. By the end of theprogram, our students have completed approximately2,000 hours of clinical experience. Graduates of NSU’sTampa O.T.D. program are on the career fast track withan entry-level doctoral degree, as opposed to themaster’s degree offered by the majority of occupationaltherapy educational programs.OTDNews, our department newsletter, providesupdates on the doctoral program and is available onthe O.T.D. website at www.nova.edu/chcs/ot/otd/.Health Professions Division 7
Entry-Level O.T.D. Curriculum OutlineFIRST YEARWINTER SEMESTERSUMMER SEMESTERCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLECOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLEANAT 5420 Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5OTD 8101 Introduction to Didactic, Clinical,and Capstone Experiences . . . . . . . . 1OTD 8102 Foundations ofOccupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9THIRD YEARFALL SEMESTERCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLESUMMER SEMESTERCREDIT HOURSCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLEOTD 8103 Kinesiology in Occupations . . . . . . . 3OTD 8141 Development of OccupationAcross the Life Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8142 Occupational andContextual Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8151 Human Conditions andOccupations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12CREDIT HOURSANAT 5423 Neuroanatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8152 Human Conditions andOccupations II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8143Therapeutic Use of Self . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8161 Evidence in OccupationalTherapy Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12FALL SEMESTERCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLEORCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLEORCREDIT HOURSFALL SEMESTERCREDIT HOURSOTD 8272 Occupational TherapyInterventions II—Children and Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10OTD 8262Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Note: Students will have time allotted for advising and administrative (bursar,financial aid, etc.) purposes during on-campus time each semester.8 Nova Southeastern UniversityOTD 8392 Doctoral Certification and Introduction to Residency Program . . . . . 0OTD 8363Capstone Project I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2OTD 8300 Specialized Course—Occupational Science . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8340 Specialized Course—Wellnessin Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLEOTD 8271 Occupational TherapyInterventions I—Psychosocial and Community . . . . . 6OTD 8281 Business of Practiceand Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8244 Innovations and Technology inOccupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLECREDIT HOURSWINTER SEMESTERSECOND YEARSUMMER SEMESTERCREDIT HOURSOTD 8391Level II Fieldwork Experience . . . . . 12TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12WINTER SEMESTERCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLECREDIT HOURSOTD 8273 Occupational TherapyInterventions III—Physical Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10OTD 8262L Research Design Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OTD 8282Professional Leadership . . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14CREDIT HOURSCREDIT HOURSOTD 8363L Capstone Project I Lab . . . . . . . . . . . 1OTD 8360 Specialized Course—Applying Measurement Theoryto Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTD 8370 Specialized Course—SensoryProcessing Basis of OccupationalPerformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FOURTH YEARSUMMER SEMESTERCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLECREDIT HOURSOTD 8493Level II Fieldwork Experience . . . . . 12TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12FALL SEMESTERCOURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLECREDIT HOURSOTD 8494Doctoral Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16OTD 8464 Capstone Project II—Reflectionsand Exit Colloquium . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18GRAND TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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Entry-Level O.T.D. Admissions RequirementsThe entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)Program selects students based on grade point average(GPA), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, awritten essay, letters of recommendation, and an interview. Strong candidates will also demonstrate concernfor people of diverse backgrounds, as well as the abilityto use judgment, insight, and reasoning.All applicants (including Certified OccupationalTherapy Assistants [COTAs], as applicable) must complete an undergraduate or graduate degree from aregionally accredited college or university have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scalefor each of the last two years of study have a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale have a grade of 2.0 or better in all prerequisite courses submit minimum GRE scores that are less thanfive years old for all three areas of the general test(verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing)10 Nova Southeastern University These scores will be factored into the rubric that thedepartment uses in evaluating applicant qualifications. complete a minimum of 40 volunteer hours in at leasttwo different occupational therapy settings that provide services related to children and youth, work andindustry, rehabilitation, health and wellness, mentalhealth, productive aging, or another specified facility (or graduation from an accredited occupationaltherapy assistant program) submit a written essay submit three letters of recommendation demonstrate computer and word processing competency to include, but not limited to, World Wide Webnavigation, software and learning management system(e.g., BlackBoard) utilization, ecorrespondence, database explorations, etc. h ave a completed Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL) or a Pearson Test of English—Academic(PTE-Academic), if applicable
PREREQUISITE COURSESCOURSE TITLESEMESTER HOURSNATURAL SCIENCESBiology with lab (introduction, general,or principles of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Anatomy (human) and physiology(including lab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4OR Anatomy (human) with lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4AND Physiology with lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Physics with lab (general, college) . . . . . . . . . 3–4OR Kinesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4SOCIAL SCIENCESPsychology (must include 3 credits of Introduction toPsychology and 3 credits of an upper-level psychologycourse —abnormal psychology, social psychology,substance abuse, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Human growth and development ordevelopmentalpsychology (must cover infancy through aging) . 3RECOMMENDED COURSES Other social sciences (e.g., ethnic studies,The following additional courses will also help inanthropology, sociology, ethics) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3the occupational therapy curriculum.HUMANITIESCOURSE TITLESEMESTER HOURS English composition (3 of the 6 credits requiredEthics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3should be for an advanced writing course) . . . . 6Public speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Other humanities (e.g., art, communications,Theories of personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3literature, foreign language, history, philosophy,logic, or humanities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9MATH Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OTHER Medical terminology (college) . . . . . . . . . 1 (minimum)Applicants must demonstrate computer and wordprocessing competency.Logic/philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3For more information, please contactDoctor of Occupational Therapy Education OfficeNova Southeastern University3632 Queen Palm DriveTampa, Florida 33619-1311(813) 574-5340 Fax: (813) 574-5330OTDTampaInfo@nova.eduHealth Professions Division 11
Entry-Level O.T.D. Application Procedures1. Nova Southeastern University subscribes to theThe deadline for the supplemental application isOccupational Therapy Centralized ApplicationMarch 1. Although there are deadlines for the NSUService, known as OTCAS. All applicants should usesupplemental application form, the O.T.D. programthe OTCAS system to apply online. The OTCAS mayoperates on a rolling admissions basis, meaning thattake up to six weeks verifying supporting documents.the program accepts applicants as they qualify, on aTherefore, early application is highly recommended.first-come, first-served basis, until all applicant slotsare filled. Therefore, it is in an applicant’s best interestApplicants to the O.T.D. program must complete
professional excellence in occupational therapy. MISSION STATEMENT Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Through its innovative curricular design and delivery model, the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) program prepares qualified students to become successful occupational therapy practi-
Clinical Care Focused Occupational Health Program. Robust clinical care occupational health program Large research program Beyond basic support for animal care staff (i.e., allergen exposures), there was a lack of understanding of other occupational risks. Work to incorporate research issues into larger occupational health program
Occupational therapists around the world are obligated to promote occupational rights as the actualization of human rights. This obligation requires addressing occupational injustices, initially named as occupational deprivation, occupational imbalance, occupational marginalisation, and occupational alienation (Wilcock & Townsend, 2000 .
Documentation of occupational therapy services is necessary whenever professional services are provided to a client. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants1 determine the appropriate type of documentation structure and then record the services provided within their scope of practice. This document, based on the Occupational .File Size: 540KBPage Count: 9Explore furtherDocumentation & Reimbursement - AOTAwww.aota.orgNEW OT Evaluation and Reevaluation - AOTA Guidelinestherapylog.typepad.comWriting progress notes in occupational therapy jobs .www.aureusmedical.comDocumentation & Data Collection For Pediatric Occupational .www.toolstogrowot.comSOAP Note and Documentation Templates & Examples Seniors .seniorsflourish.comRecommended to you b
1When the term occupational therapy practitioner is used in this document, it refers to both occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (AOTA, 2015b). Occupational therapists are responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery and are accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy .
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